History
Seongbuk-gu is a key area linking central Seoul with the northeastern regions, with the name “Seongbuk” originating from its literal meaning of its location in the city ("seong") to the north ("buk").
To the northwest lies Bukhansan Mountain, while the Jeongneungcheon and Seongbukcheon Streams flow from east to west. Amidst its scenic natural surroundings, Seongbuk-gu is rich in history and culture, home to landmarks like the Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall), Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and the Kansong Art Museum.
Additionally, Seongbuk-gu is an intellectual and cultured education hub, with prestigious institutions, including eight universities, and is also a unique area with a global touch, hosting forty foreign embassies’ residences.
Focusing on people-centered investments to ensure a happy life for all residents, (including seniors, children, and those with disabilities) Seongbuk-gu is transforming into one of Seoul’s most livable districts.
- Area 24.58 km² (4.06% of Seoul)
- Population 430,397 residents (197,082 households)
- Houses 140,138
- Residential organization 20 dongs (subdivided into 468 tongs and 3,667 bans)
- Administrative organization 1 council, 6 bureaus, 1 department, 1 office, 31 divisions, 1 branch health centers (4 departments), and 20 dongs (neighborhoods)
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Major facilities
- Educational institutions 68 (29 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, 13 high schools, 8 universities)
- Medical facilities 741 (542 hospitals, 199 pharmacies)
- Embassies 3
- Embassy residences 40
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Infrastructure
- Road coverage 23.59% (as of Aug. 31, 2022)
- Paving rate 100% (as of Aug. 31, 2022)
- Water supply coverage 100%
- City gas supply rate 96.6%
- Parks 118 (7 urban nature parks, 12 neighborhood parks, 1 cultural park, 29 children's parks, 14 small parks, 55 miscellaneous community yards)
- Basic livelihood security beneficiaries 17,220 individuals (12,797 households)
- Childcare facilities 210 (88 public, 42 private, 60 home-based, 11 corporate, 1 social welfare foundation, 6 workplace centers, 2 cooperatives) informationAs of the end of Dec. 2022